🥒🥄 Grandma’s Zucchini Fritters (Crispy, Golden & Ready in 15 Min)
AppetizersItalian RichardObradovic Jun 12, 2025 8
Description
These fritters are what happened when grandma had one zucchini and no patience. Grated, mixed, fried – done. They’re crispy outside, tender inside, and vanish faster than you can fry the next batch. Great hot, cold, or standing over the stove with your fingers.
Ingredients
🥒 2 small zucchinis (about 300 g / 10.5 oz), grated
🥚 2 eggs
🌾 4 tbsp flour
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🌿 Optional: chopped parsley or mint
🫒 Olive oil for frying
Preparation
1️⃣ Grate 🥒 zucchini and squeeze out excess water using a kitchen towel.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix zucchini with 🥚 eggs, 🌾 flour, 🧄 garlic, and 🧂 seasoning.
3️⃣ Add 🌿 herbs if using.
4️⃣ Heat 🫒 oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly.
5️⃣ Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
6️⃣ Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 5 min
🕒 Total: 15 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 160 kcal
💪 Protein: 5 g
🧈 Fat: 10 g (2 g saturated)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 12 g
🧂 Sodium: 220 mg
Advice
If you want them extra crispy, add a spoon of breadcrumbs to the batter. And don't skip the draining – soggy fritters are grandma’s nightmare.
Status
Crispy zucchini fritters fried to golden perfection.
🥒 Ready in 15 min, gone in 5.
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